20.5.10

Lemon Cumin Quinoa


Quinoa... my newest grain love! Have you tried it?!

The quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) seed is high in protein, calcium and iron. It contains an almost perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids needed for tissue development in humans.

This is superfood here people! And it's wonderfully delicious!

I'm hooked on quinoa and love its versatility. Qunioa is great for breakfast, salads or soups.You're only limited by your imagination when cooking with this grain!


Lemon Cumin Quinoa with Avocado, Raisins, and Apricots
Adapted from: Fine Cooking

Ingredients

3 TBS raisins (preferably a mix of dark and golden)
2 TBS dried apricots, thinly sliced
1 cup red or white quinoa, rinsed well
Kosher salt
1 large lemon
3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp sweet paprika
2 medium firm-ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 medium scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
3 TBS coarsely chopped toasted almonds
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium bowl, soak the raisins and apricots in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 2 cups water, the quinoa, and 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is translucent and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately fluff the quinoa with a fork and turn it out onto a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.

Finely grate the zest from the lemon and then squeeze 1 TBS juice. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, coriander, cumin, paprika, and 1/4 tsp. salt. In a large bowl, toss the vinaigrette with the quinoa, raisins, apricots, avocado, scallions, and almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.


24 comments:

  1. I haven't tried it yet but i promisse that I will try! It seems so tasty ;)

    Kisses
    Lara

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  2. i think it's in my Kashi frozen meal i eat every lunch (Mayan Harvest) .. this looks REALLY good!!! .. printing out recipie NOW

    *hugs*
    Erika
    http://tiptoebutterfly.blogspot.com/

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  3. keep the quinoa recipes coming! while i like it, i haven't found a recipe that i absolutely love yet. would be great to have one that i can't get enough of and can eat all summer long!

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  4. Looks and sounds delicious, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  5. Wow! I just found your blog and it's brilliant!
    I have not yet tried quinoa, (for shame!) but I keep seeing it all over the bloggiverse so I must give it a try. The combination of flavours and textures you've mixed in with it are gorgeous!

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  6. hmmmmmm! this looks amazing :)

    thanks for visiting my blog! will definately be back here to yours :)

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  7. hahaha seriously - I NEVER knew how to pronounce it! It sure looks yummy though :)

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  8. :O i've never seen this before!
    definitely trying it sometime.
    you are my new recipes.ninemsn.com :D
    yum yum yum xx

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  9. Thank you for the nice comment.

    I love this stuff!! Excellent blog :-D!!!!

    QUINOA <3

    Why dont we follow each other?

    Much love Kimberley xx

    Kimbox blog!

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  10. I love cooking with quinoa....it's so healthy and deliciously earthy tasting(the red kind that I'm using)...addition of dried apricots and raisins makes it sound reallly yummy.

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  11. awesome blog! This looks too good...

    -Silvia

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  12. Oh my thank goodness for your blog, i'll definitely be trying some of your recipes. Ahhh i'm drooling.

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  13. That is yum...I have to try this one:) thank you so much for sharing and I adore your posts...Cant wait to see you soon:)
    Kisses my lovely:)

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  14. LOVE quinoa! And love your blog!

    Thanks for visiting my blog - hope to see you back again soon!

    xoxo
    jess
    http://CheapButChicClothes.blogspot.com/

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  15. this food looks soooooo good !
    many thanks for your warm comments :)
    hope you're enjoying the weekend !
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  16. I've been looking for healthy recipes for dishes that would make good lunches to bring to work. This looks perfect.

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  17. I have to try it!!! I know its a super health food!
    XXX

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com

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  18. MEEEE i know that ! :p this is quite good :)
    haha

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  19. mmm--that looks really good! I have a hard time trying to create new starch options for my meals & this recipe looks easy & quick!

    Ashley
    http://www.honeysucklechic.com/

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  20. This looks so delicious! I've been making Quinoa at home a lot and I'm going to try this recipe! I love it!

    :)
    Valerie

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  21. Oh good, another quinoa recipe for me to try! Haha, I can see this becoming a new obsession....

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  22. this salad looks great too- I have been on the look out for grain based salads so I can make a bunch and we have it for a few meals-
    The only thing I would change is raisins- I am not a fan.

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  23. Mary, I recently "discovered" quinoa too and blogged about it! I've tried the same recipe from Fine Cooking and it's wonderful.

    Am I correct in thinking that you're a Vancouverite? I lived there for a few years when I was a teen ... I still have family there. Great city but so much rain! :o)

    Best,
    Cookie
    Thanks for stopping by Cook, Snap, Repeat! I was going to send you an email but couldn't find an address to send to.

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